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    Meeting 9

    Guessing Meaning from Context


    (Context Clues)

    Name and student number:


    1. ……………………………………………………………….
    2. …………………………………………………………….....

    Answer the following questions. (10 points)

    1. What is “context clues”?


    ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
    ………………………………………………………………………………………………..

    2. Mention 5 (five) ways to determine meaning through context clues!


    1. ……………………………………………
    2. ……………………………………………
    3. ……………………………………………
    4. ……………………………………………

    Choose the best answer. (5 points)

    1. The sun made the lake water shimmer.


    "Shimmer" means ......
    a) dirty b) dull c) dark d) sparkle, shine

    2. The saturated, dripping dog ran in the house after swimming in the lake.
    "Saturated" means ......
    a) wet b) old c) dirty d) smelly

    3. The diamond ring was radiantly shining on her finger.


    "Radiantly" means .....
    a) brightly b) really c) hardly d) barely

    4. At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea. …..
    a) bread b) silverware c) drinks d) menus

    5. Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street. …..
    a) crosswalks b) walkers c) stoplights d) parrots

    Answer the following questions briefly. Don’t use your dictionary! (5 points)

    6. Nocturnal creatures, such as bats and owls, have highly developed senses that enable them to
    function in the dark.
    Nocturnal means ........................................................
    7. Children who move to a foreign country adapt much more easily than their parents, soon
    picking up the language and customs of their new home.
    Adapt means ............................

    8. The presidential candidate vowed to discuss pragmatic solutions. He said the American people
    want practical answers, not empty theory.
    Pragmatic means ........................................................

    9. Many people have pointed out the harmful effects that a working mother may have on the
    family, yet there are many salutary effects as well.
    Salutary means ........................................................

    10. In formal communication, be sure to avoid ambiguous language. Clear language prevents
    confusion.
    Ambiguous means ........................................................

    ======= Best of Luck =======

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